CDA Accelerates Sector Development Work to Transform Islamabad into a Modern and Model Capital

Date: Oct 17, 2026

ISLAMABAD, October 16, 2026: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) visited Sector E-12 to review the latest progress of ongoing development works and directed the concerned officers to accelerate development activities. The Director General (Works), CDA, Chief Executive Officer, MCI, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Project Director and the concerned Assistant Commissioner also accompanied him during the visit. The CDA Chairman stated that the Authority is focusing particularly on development works across Islamabad, including sector development, the construction and improvement of roads, the construction of underpasses and pedestrian bridges, and the retrieval of valuable state land. Under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the effective supervision of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, these initiatives are being undertaken with the objective of transforming Islamabad into a more developed, modern and model city. To ensure planned urban development and protect public assets, the CDA has made significant progress in retrieving state land in Sector E-12. More than 1,000 kanals of valuable state land, worth billions of rupees, have been retrieved. This achievement marks an important milestone in safeguarding public property and facilitating the planned development of the sector. The recovered land is supporting future development projects and helping advance the provision of essential infrastructure and civic facilities. The CDA is continuing development activities in Sectors I-12, E-12 and C-14 as part of its broader strategy to accelerate planned urban development and improve residential facilities across the federal capital. Special attention is being given to developing essential infrastructure, improving road networks and providing civic amenities to facilitate residents and ensure the orderly development of these sectors. In Sector I-12, development work is focused on planned sector development and infrastructure improvement to meet the needs of the growing residential population. Similarly, development activities in Sector E-12 are progressing alongside efforts to protect state land and ensure the planned development of the sector. Development activities are also continuing in Sector C-14. The CDA is utilising all available resources to accelerate development works across various sectors of Islamabad and provide citizens with improved transportation facilities and better civic amenities. Under the effective supervision of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, extensive initiatives are being undertaken to improve infrastructure throughout Islamabad. These include the construction and rehabilitation of roads, the construction of underpasses, the construction and improvement of pedestrian bridges, and the upgrading of major road networks. These projects aim to facilitate commuters, improve traffic flow, ensure pedestrian safety and strengthen connectivity between different areas of the city. These measures reflect the CDA's commitment to protecting state land, accelerating sector development, improving infrastructure, protecting the environment and enhancing civic amenities. Through coordinated development activities, the CDA is working to improve Islamabad's overall urban environment and develop it into a modern, well-planned and environmentally attractive capital. Citizens have appreciated the CDA's ongoing development initiatives, particularly the retrieval of valuable state land, the acceleration of development activities in Sectors I-12, E-12 and C-14, improvements to Park Enclave, and the construction and improvement of roads, underpasses and pedestrian bridges. Members of the public have also appreciated the Authority's efforts to improve parks and lakes, promote landscaping and horticulture, and beautify public spaces across Islamabad. These initiatives are considered important steps towards improving civic facilities, facilitating daily commuters and providing residents with a cleaner, greener and more pleasant urban environment. Citizens have emphasized the importance of continuing these development activities to improve infrastructure, enhance public convenience and preserve Islamabad's distinctive identity as a planned and green city. The appreciation expressed by residents highlights the importance of sustained efforts to improve public spaces, strengthen civic facilities and promote the orderly development of the federal capital. The CDA remains committed to promoting planned urban development and improving civic amenities. The CDA will continue its sector development initiatives across with the objective of making Islamabad a more modern, beautiful, green, accessible and citizen-friendly model capital.